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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2013

Mass. agency breaks ground on new ops, maintenance facility

The new facility will allow the MWRTA to consolidate both fixed-route and paratransit services under one location.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2013

Pace addresses paratransit growth with outreach

In 2006, Pace assumed responsibility for paratransit operations in Chicago from the CTA. Prior to that, the agency ran paratransit only in the suburbs.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2013

MV awards paratransit operator

Russel Roan, who has more than 17 years of experience at the Greenville, Ohio Transit System, has maintained an impeccable safety and customer service record.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2013

SPX Genfare features new products at APTA Annual

The company’s latest, Fast Fare-e was developed for rapid and secure electronic payment via bus, bus rapid transit, light rail, paratransit applications and more.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2013

S.D. paratransit to limit service to core area

Sioux Area Metro is struggling to accommodate growing demand for its paratransit system. City officials are proposing cutting the number of rides given each day from 650 to 550. After 550 rides are booked, those outside the core service area would have to schedule their rides for another day.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

MARTA's 93 paratransit buses to feature Thermo King HVACs

The new lightweight BE-550 bulkhead evaporator for small to mid-size shuttle and school bus applications helps ensure passenger comfort in vehicles where headroom clearance is an issue.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

Cummins Crosspoint subsidiary unveils new hybrid system

Crosspoint Kinetics’ S3000 hybrid system leverages evolved designs and technologies with improvements in durability and control software and is ideal for small paratransit and shuttle buses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

MV to operate Fla. paratransit service

Under the terms of the contract, MV will manage operations, training, customer service, scheduling and dispatch and will partner with the Jacksonville Transit Authority on maintenance activities

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Sun Van kills increased paratransit fare proposal

The decision was preceded by an hour of heart-wrenching testimony from parents of disabled children, advocates from local nonprofits and low-income senior citizens dependent on the paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

OC Transpo's paratransit service to use unique smart card system

Para Transpo uses a zoned fare system that’s different from OC Transpo’s and uses many different vehicles, including taxis that are only on duty some of the time, making it difficult to use the agency's Presto system.

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